Devotionals
Happy New Year (2015)
Happy New Year! I shared briefly last night from Exodus 33. Moses had such an intimate relationship with God. He met God on the mountaintop, in the tent of meeting outside the camp, he had a “face to face” relationship and even saw the unveiled glory of God from the back…
Moses was not primarily interested in doing something for the Lord or even reaching the promised land.… Read more
Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God: Judge Not
Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37
There is a significant difference between judgment and discernment. God sees people’s hearts and knows their motives (Prov. 16:2). Only God can accurately judge those who deserve punishment.… Read more
John Piper: Being “in Christ”
Being “in Christ Jesus” is a stupendous reality. It is breathtaking what it means to be in Christ. United to Christ. Bound to Christ. If you are “in Christ” listen to what it means for you:
1. In Christ Jesus you were given grace before the world was created. 2 Timothy 1:9, “He gave us grace in Christ Jesus before the ages began.”… Read more
John Piper: What does it mean to serve God
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). What does that mean?
– It means to do what he says in a way that makes him look supremely valuable in himself.
– It means to submit to him in a way that makes him look thrilling.… Read more
Henry Blackaby: Prayer
When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”… Read more